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Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)

Average Mid-Career Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) Salary in Switzerland

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98,195 Fr.
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (CHF)
25%
CHF 93k
MEDIAN
CHF 98k
75%
CHF 126k

The average salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) is 98,195 Fr. in 2025

Base Salary
93k Fr. - 126k Fr.
Bonus
0 Fr. - 4k Fr.
Profit Sharing
0 Fr. - 2k Fr.
Total Pay
98k Fr. - 134k Fr.
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Apr 01 2019)
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What Do Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)s Do?

Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) Tasks
  • Work with designers and content producers.
  • Write, modify, and debug software for server applications.
  • Write code to create multi-threaded, networked server applications.
  • Use source debuggers, program dumps, and performance monitoring tools.
  • Test and document software for server applications.
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Common Health Benefits for a Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)

Medical
33%
None
67%

Gender Breakdown for Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)s

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) that oversees more junior Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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